Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ember
noun
/ˈɛm.bər/
Definition
A small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire.
Examples
- The campfire had died down to a few glowing embers.
- She carefully added more wood to the embers to revive the fire.
- He sat by the embers, reminiscing about the night’s adventures.
Meaning
Embers are the glowing remnants of a fire that can continue to produce heat and light even when the flames have gone. They often indicate the fire is still alive, albeit quietly.
Synonyms
- coals
- ashes
- brands
